King Lear

Currently I'm reading "King Lear", a tragedy by Shakespeare. I find it to be quite a stimulating read, definitely worth the time. As everyone says, Shakespeare makes a brilliant use of the English language, and this usage helps to create the feel of the play.
King Lear himself is intersting because while one may criticise him for the way in which he behaves, one cannot but feel sorry for him at the same time; an old man who feels he has been betrayed and left alone by all three of his daughters, almost friendless, despite being the king.

I have not yet finished reading it, and so cannot give a full opinion of the play, but I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a well written example of both English prose, and verse.